Skull Crack Trail is a 4.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Huntsville, Utah that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail.
Great hike along Causey Reservoir Trail Skull crack Trail on the South shore of Causey reservoir is a beautiful hiking trail winding its way from the South parking area to the furthermost reaches of the Eastern arm of the lake . The trail rises gently to about 700 feet above the lake then returns to lake level. This trail is popular among hikers. Bikers. Horses riders and fishermen and all others who love a good hike and a beautiful view. During the summer the lake turn an awesome aqua green due to the minerals found in the water. The lake is also a popular spot for canoes, and kayaks. This trail is very popular during spring summer and fall but has also been known to attract a few winter snowshoers . So what ever your pleasure you will find it at Skull Crack and Causey Reservoir.
Large Parking area at the Trailhead with Restrooms available. This parking area gets crowded from all the Kayakers that launch from this area.
Wasatch Cache National Forest 125 South State Street Salt Lake City Utah
From I-15, take the Ogden 12th Street exit (SR-39). Continue east on SR-39 through Ogden Canyon and past Pine view Reservoir to Huntsville. In Huntsville SR-39 takes a 90 degree turn to the east (Right) continue and follow the signs until you get to the dam. Cross the dam and follow the road around the south arm until you reach the parking area. The distance from Ogden is about 25 miles.
beautiful views, trail is icy and muddy more than it is dry.
Muddy low and snowy and icy up higher. Didn’t see any other hikers.
good quiet trail. passed a few people. good work out. ice in trail 4 3 21.
We only saw 12 fish. But the leaves are gorgeous. Great hike. Not very difficult.
Not many Salmon, but they were spanning beautifully. Gorgeous colors of the trees already changing. Went at 9:00am got back at 11:30am.